Subject:Henk's Covers Corner - #72. What's A Matter Baby

Written By:Henkon06/27/10 at 8:51 am

Well, it's not really a corner... ::) but it is all about covers. I'll just be posting one a week (with or without comment). The good, the bad, the popular, the obscure, the new, the old...any cover. I hope you enjoy.

Green Door

Original version by: Jim Lowe & the High FivesYear: 1956Chart positions: US #1, UK #8

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:whistledogon06/27/10 at 11:20 am

I have the 12" single of Shaky's version, as well as the UK, US and Canadian versions of the Album it is on, as well as the UK and North American versions of his 1984 Greatest Hits album that it is also on, and 2 of his further GH collections on CD. In total, I have 5 Shaky albums that this is on LOL

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:CatwomanofVon06/27/10 at 2:31 pm

Cool idea for a thread, Henk. May I make a suggestion? Why not include the original (if you can) so people can compare the original to the cover?

Cat

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Philip Enoon06/27/10 at 2:46 pm

Let me know when you choose to do Yesterday by The Beatles.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Henkon06/27/10 at 4:26 pm

Cool idea for a thread, Henk. May I make a suggestion? Why not include the original (if you can) so people can compare the original to the cover?

Cat

I have thought about doing that, but I'm not sure I can find a video for the original version in all cases. That's why I decided against it.But maybe I need to reconsider.

Let me know when you choose to do Yesterday by The Beatles.

I didn't know that was a cover, Philip. ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:gibboon06/27/10 at 6:15 pm

I'm not certain that I have ever heard the original...but I knew it was a remake of an older song. I quite liked Shakin' Stevens version at the time... :)

Nice thread Henk... :)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Philip Enoon06/28/10 at 1:16 am

I didn't know that was a cover, Philip. ;)Yesterday is reputed to be the most covered song with more than 3,000 recorded cover versions.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Paulon06/28/10 at 1:39 am

Although 'Green Door' did indeed hit #1 in Britain in 1981, it also topped the lists 24 years earlier in a version by high-kickin' Frankie Vaughan...

Shaky raided the back catalogues of various artists many times in his career, from the sublime ('It's Raining' - Irma Thomas) to the ridiculous ('This Ole House' - Rosemary Clooney)...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Henkon06/28/10 at 3:28 pm

Although 'Green Door' did indeed hit #1 in Britain in 1981, it also topped the lists 24 years earlier in a version by high-kickin' Frankie Vaughan...

I know there are other cover versions. I just picked one that I know and like, rather randomly.

Shaky raided the back catalogues of various artists many times in his career, from the sublime ('It's Raining' - Irma Thomas) to the ridiculous ('This Ole House' - Rosemary Clooney)...

What's wrong with Shaky's Ole House? ???

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Paulon06/28/10 at 3:36 pm

What's wrong with Shaky's Ole House? ???

Just a rather odd choice of cover for anyone, let alone Shaky...

That and the fact that it grates on me, probably due to being played to death back in the day...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Henkon07/03/10 at 3:05 am

OK, so rather than going through the cover versions database rather haphazardly, I decided to a more structural approach. How's about somewhat alphabetically? ::) Which means we (or rather, I) start with letter A.

Agadoo

Yes, one of the most annoying songs ever to be recorded (according to many Brits). Originally recorded in French, but I'll stick to the English version here. The first to record an English version (at least, to my knowledge) were these lot:

Artist: Saragossa BandYear: 1981Chart positions: NL #33

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK59_rj_zck

And three years later, it was time for...

Artist: Black LaceYear: 1984Chart positions: UK #2

(..and you thought THEY were bad! ;D)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POv-3yIPSWc

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Philip Enoon07/03/10 at 3:16 am

OK, so rather than going through the cover versions database rather haphazardly, I decided to a more structural approach. How's about somewhat alphabetically? ::) Which means we (or rather, I) start with letter A.

Agadoo

Yes, one of the most annoying songs ever to be recorded (according to many Brits). Originally recorded in French, but I'll stick to the English version here. The first to record an English version (at least, to my knowledge) were these lot:

Artist: Saragossa BandYear: 1981Chart positions: NL #33

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK59_rj_zck

And three years later, it was time for...

Artist: Black LaceYear: 1984Chart positions: UK #2

(..and you thought THEY were bad! ;D)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POv-3yIPSWcYou took the words right out of my mouth.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Henkon07/03/10 at 3:23 am

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Annoying, what? ;D :D ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Philip Enoon07/03/10 at 3:25 am

Annoying, what? ;D :D ;) This song has been (or was) played continuously at parties at it's height and seemed to drag on for years to come.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:whistledogon07/03/10 at 8:53 am

The original French version of Agadou was I believe the 1974 version by Quebec born Patrick Zabe.

I like the Black Lace version because it's so cheesy. Agadoo was not popular in Canadian mainstream in any version, but it did inspire a popular TV commercial for the Canadian version of Kellogg's Mini-Wheats ...

I'd post a clip of the commercial, but my PS3 won't let me paste or type the link.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Paulon07/04/10 at 3:57 pm

Pushing pineapples and shaking trees was the thing! :D

One of those songs which inexplicably 'clicked', not sure why or how! Normally, continental songs like this hit the British psyche after the summer break, but Black Lace's effort was charting before people packed their buckets and spades!

And by hell, we couldn't get rid of it! It hung around like a bad smell for 30 long weeks, one of the longest-running charters of 1984!

Of course, no self-respecting mobile DJ (yes, ahem! myself included!) couldn't be without it, which probably assisted the sales...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner

Written By:Henkon07/10/10 at 12:19 am

Black Lace never made a dent in Dutch charts, unlike the next artist. They had three Top 40 hits, and this was the biggest of the three:

Big In Japan

Artist: AlphavilleYear: 1984Chart positions: US #66, UK #8, NL #2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c98qdFQF7sw

The (rather obscure) cover version is by another German band. Granted, they took some liberties with the lyrics, but it's still a cover version IMO.

Artist: Guano ApesYear: 2000Chart positions: US/UK/NL dnc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEfXikefBIg

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #3. Big In Japan

Written By:Frankon07/10/10 at 12:22 pm

I liked the song "Big in Japan" from Alphaville, a good hit from the early 80s. I REALLY liekd Forever young by them, one of my favorite songs from the whole decade.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #3. Big In Japan

Written By:nallyon07/10/10 at 12:23 pm

I liked the song "Big in Japan" from Alphaville, a good hit from the early 80s. I REALLY liekd Forever young by them, one of my favorite songs from the whole decade.

Those are the only two songs I know of theirs, and they're both really good.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #3. Big In Japan

Written By:gibboon07/10/10 at 8:12 pm

Never heard of the band or the song... :-\\

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #3. Big In Japan

Written By:Henkon07/11/10 at 12:43 am

Never heard of the band or the song... :-\\

Which band: Alphaville or Guano Apes? Probably both.It's a pity Alphaville never made it in Australia. 'Big In Japan' and 'Forever Young' are considered something of a classic over here.

Guano Apes only have one international hit to boast: 'Open Your Eyes' made #24 in US Mainstream Rock charts, and #18 in Dutch Top 40.

Those are the only two songs I know of theirs, and they're both really good.

Their third hit single was 'Sounds Like A Melody', which also made Top 10 in Holland. (Unlike 'Forever Young', which got stuck at #18)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #3. Big In Japan

Written By:whistledogon07/11/10 at 9:42 am

Cover won't load for me. Sony has blocked it from my country.

I do like the Alphaville original. It was also a minor hit in Canada reaching #67I have the 'Forever Young' album on cassette, CD and Vinyl. I love the album version of it, opening with a gong

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #3. Big In Japan

Written By:Paulon07/11/10 at 11:05 am

Unlike the normal route with Euro hits, 'Big In Japan' really sold in Britain on the back of blanket airplay by a pirate radio station of the time...Laser 558

Although primarily a US venture, Laser was placed conveniently placed in the North Sea and fed most of Britain and northwest Europe with a slew of tracks which, although popular in Europe, would normally have been ignored by the BBC stations...this was but one of them...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #4. Caravan Of Love

Written By:gibboon07/17/10 at 4:13 pm

This is a tough choice. I don't recall the song (so I assume ut did not appeal to me at that time...or I never heard it maybe.. :-\\). I liked Isley Jasper Isley's voice quality more...but found myself drawn into The Housemartin's version more....

Nice song (both versions)... :)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #4. Caravan Of Love

Written By:whistledogon07/17/10 at 10:29 pm

Both versions are great, but I am more familiar with The Housemartins version. It never became a hit in this part of world, but it was released as a single here and was promoted with the video getting a fair amount of play.

I proudly own the 45 8)

It helped push The Housemartins album 'London 0 Hull 4' to peak at #50 here, but that song I do believe was a single only release

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #4. Caravan Of Love

Written By:Henkon07/18/10 at 12:55 am

This is a tough choice.

I agree.

I don't recall the song (so I assume ut did not appeal to me at that time...or I never heard it maybe.. :-\\). I liked Isley Jasper Isley's voice quality more...but found myself drawn into The Housemartin's version more....

Nice song (both versions)... :)

Both versions are great, but I am more familiar with The Housemartins version. It never became a hit in this part of world, but it was released as a single here and was promoted with the video getting a fair amount of play.

I proudly own the 45 8)

It helped push The Housemartins album 'London 0 Hull 4' to peak at #50 here, but that song I do believe was a single only release

I don't really recall the IJI version, so I assume it didn't get heavy airplay at the time. Not as much as the Housemartins got a year later, anyway.

What kinda ruins the Housemartins version for me is the goofy video.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #4. Caravan Of Love

Written By:whistledogon07/19/10 at 9:16 am

I agree.

I don't really recall the IJI version, so I assume it didn't get heavy airplay at the time. Not as much as the Housemartins got a year later, anyway.

What kinda ruins the Housemartins version for me is the goofy video.

The video was kind of goofy, but all their videos were. I wonder if Norman Cook looks back on those and is like "What the hell was I thinking?" LOL

It was a shame the Housemartins never had single success in North America. The first related success they had on the single charts here in Canada was 'Song For Whoever' by The Beautiful South in 1990.In the States, I don't think it was until Fatboy Slim with Rockafeller Skank.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #4. Caravan Of Love

Written By:Paulon07/19/10 at 1:54 pm

Oh dear...not a vintage one for me this, in whatever version! :-\\

The Isley Jasper Isley original was, to put it mildly, tedious and The Housemartins' effort was doubly worse... :P

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #4. Caravan Of Love

Written By:Henkon07/19/10 at 2:01 pm

Oh dear...not a vintage one for me this, in whatever version! :-\\

The Isley Jasper Isley original was, to put it mildly, tedious and The Housemartins' effort was doubly worse... :P

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #5. Dust In The Wind

I still like the original Kansas better, but that Conspiracy version wasn't bad.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #5. Dust In The Wind

Written By:Frankon07/24/10 at 6:01 pm

Dust in the wind (By Kansas) was one of my favorite songs of that year 1977 and a favorite for those at parties who brought an acoustic guitar., and campfires, picnics.

I Haven't heard the cover version, will give it a go.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #5. Dust In The Wind

Written By:gibboon07/24/10 at 8:33 pm

Sorry...but for me... the remake killed the song. The Kansas original is too iconic a song to play with in this manner. The acoustic guitar (and violin) was integral to that song as was the lead singers voice tones. It all came together and worked so well (and still does). The remake is filled with those 90's synthesizers and heavy (but fake) drum machine beats. Honestly...I couldn't watch beyond the middle of that clip. The song became very bland and ordinary...

Kansas were a greatly underrated band. Carry On Wayward Son was also a great song of theirs...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #5. Dust In The Wind

Written By:Henkon07/25/10 at 1:01 am

I still like the original Kansas better, but that Conspiracy version wasn't bad.

I've been trying to find some information on Conspiracy, but came up empty. I can't even tell you what country he's from (Spain? France? :-\\), and judging by his vocal skills he's probably more of a producer than a singer. But these are just guesses.

Dust in the wind (By Kansas) was one of my favorite songs of that year 1977 and a favorite for those at parties who brought an acoustic guitar., and campfires, picnics.

I Haven't heard the cover version, will give it a go.

You refrain from comment...? ::)

Sorry...but for me... the remake killed the song. The Kansas original is too iconic a song to play with in this manner. The acoustic guitar (and violin) was integral to that song as was the lead singers voice tones. It all came together and worked so well (and still does). The remake is filled with those 90's synthesizers and heavy (but fake) drum machine beats. Honestly...I couldn't watch beyond the middle of that clip. The song became very bland and ordinary...

Kansas were a greatly underrated band. Carry On Wayward Son was also a great song of theirs...

There are other cover versions of the song that stick to the original more (by German band Scorpions, for instance). I picked this one because I was sure it would spark some controversy. ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #5. Dust In The Wind

Written By:Frankon07/25/10 at 9:30 am

You refrain from comment...? ::)

I have to agree with gibbo (I've been doing that so much this year, it scares me ;D) Kansas's version had a peaceful soothing feeling to it.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #5. Dust In The Wind

Written By:Paulon07/27/10 at 5:45 am

Put me down as another 'no' on this remake...

A lot of these remakes seem to follow a pattern...take a fairly half-decent rock/pop number of years gone by and slap a synth/drum track on it...

Sometimes it works, but on this occasion...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #5. Dust In The Wind

Written By:Henkon07/31/10 at 1:50 pm

Little later than usual, but here's #6. Probably less controversial, this one. ;)

Didn't think anyone knew about Witch Queen. That was a Canadian project helmed by the great Gino Soccio. Was not a BIG mainstream hit (despite still charting in Canada), but it was a Top 10 Disco hit across North America. Not the best version, but as it is Canadian, I can't really speak negative about it unless Geddy Lee or Rush were somehow involved LOL

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #8. Get It On (Bang A Gong)

Written By:Paulon09/15/10 at 3:03 pm

'Get It On' is always (and ever more will be) superior in its T.Rex rendition...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #8. Get It On (Bang A Gong)

Written By:Foo Baron09/16/10 at 10:40 pm

Didn't think anyone knew about Witch Queen. That was a Canadian project helmed by the great Gino Soccio. Was not a BIG mainstream hit (despite still charting in Canada), but it was a Top 10 Disco hit across North America. Not the best version, but as it is Canadian, I can't really speak negative about it unless Geddy Lee or Rush were somehow involved LOL

Y'know, if you'd never heard the original, never had any idea it wasn't supposed to be a disco song, it's actually pretty damn good. Well, for disco. But as disco, it's pretty good.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #8. Get It On (Bang A Gong)

Written By:gibboon09/16/10 at 10:55 pm

'Get It On' is always (and ever more will be) superior in its T.Rex rendition...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #8. Get It On (Bang A Gong)

A lot of people are surprised to find out the Huey Lewis version is actually a cover, so you're not alone in this.

Exile, of course, are probably best known for "Kiss You All Over" (1978). After "Heart And Soul" they drastically changed course, and are now a country band.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #8. Get It On (Bang A Gong)

Written By:Frankon09/17/10 at 10:32 am

A lot of people are surprised to find out the Huey Lewis version is actually a cover, so you're not alone in this.

Exile, of course, are probably best known for "Kiss You All Over" (1978). After "Heart And Soul" they drastically changed course, and are now a country band.

"Kiss you all over" was quite popular back in late 1978. I did hear Exile became a country band in the 80s. I don't listen to country.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #9. Heart And Soul

Written By:nallyon09/17/10 at 10:39 am

A lot of people are surprised to find out the Huey Lewis version is actually a cover, so you're not alone in this.

I am another one of those people.

Exile, of course, are probably best known for "Kiss You All Over" (1978). After "Heart And Soul" they drastically changed course, and are now a country band.

A song that I know vaguely, but have at least heard of.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #9. Heart And Soul

Written By:whistledogon09/17/10 at 10:56 am

I knew it was a cover, but only found that out a few years ago. Both are good, but Huey's version was a big part of my youth.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #9. Heart And Soul

Written By:gibboon09/17/10 at 8:47 pm

I only remember Huey Lewis' version of the song....so, I feel I identify with their sound with that spong. However, it appears pretty much a direct musical copy (except shortened). Exiles original version was just as good...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #9. Heart And Soul

Written By:Paulon09/23/10 at 3:32 pm

Exile's version goes on a bit (12 inch version?), but it's competent enough...still lacks something compared to the mighty Huey...

A Chapman/Chinn song, both songwriting stalwarts of Britain's Glam Rock scene, who had this knack of recycling previously unsuccessful songs of theirs - apart from this, there's also 'Kitty' (which became 'Mickey') and 'Living Next Door To Alice'...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #9. Heart And Soul

Written By:Henkon09/24/10 at 1:45 pm

Exile's version goes on a bit (12 inch version?), but it's competent enough...still lacks something compared to the mighty Huey...

As far as I know, this is the single version. Maybe that's why it failed to chart, or maybe it was just bad timing.

A Chapman/Chinn song, both songwriting stalwarts of Britain's Glam Rock scene, who had this knack of recycling previously unsuccessful songs of theirs - apart from this, there's also 'Kitty' (which became 'Mickey') and 'Living Next Door To Alice'...

Let's not go there. ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #9. Heart And Soul

Written By:Paulon09/24/10 at 3:59 pm

Let's not go there. ;)

What? With 'Alice'?

Ah! But its not the 'naughty' remake I'm referring to...Smokie's version was itself a cover, the original was by a group called New World...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #9. Heart And Soul

Written By:Henkon09/25/10 at 4:13 am

Anyway... another week gone by, moving on to letter I.

Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Original artist: The Four LadsYear: 1953Chart positions: US #10, UK dnc, NL dnc

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Written By:gibboon09/25/10 at 4:36 am

I really enjoyed both clips Henk. I liked the original a lot...it's a good tune based on clever word play. The 1990 clip is very well done with a heavy comedic spin (made me laugh). However, I would prefer the original ... but only because I couldn't take the second clip too seriously. ;D

I keep hearing the melody line of "Puttin' On The Ritz" .... :-\\

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Written By:Paulon09/25/10 at 7:46 am

Very much a product of the 50s, this one...and I gather The Four Lads were among the first Canadians to achieve mainstream success in the international pop field (which should please Jason immensely!)

Like the first song that kicked off this thread, the British chart honours for 'Istanbul' originally went to Frankie Vaughan (who virtually covered anything that was put in front of him!)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Written By:JamieMcBainon09/25/10 at 12:28 pm

You rock, Henk!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Written By:JamieMcBainon09/25/10 at 12:33 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv-KcF3Rkv8&feature=related

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Written By:Philip Enoon09/25/10 at 1:10 pm

Anyway... another week gone by, moving on to letter I.

Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Original artist: The Four LadsYear: 1953Chart positions: US #10, UK dnc, NL dnc

I always loved BOTH versions of this song. I have the latter on my TMBG Greatest Hits CD. (I just love TMBG.) Whenever anyone mentions the city of Istanbul, I ALWAYS start singing, "...not Constantinople." :D ;D ;D ;D

Cat

Cat

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Written By:Frankon09/25/10 at 6:56 pm

Another nice choice Henk, I like this song and I have heard other artists cover this ones. Their names escape me right now.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Written By:gibboon09/25/10 at 7:03 pm

Sunday morning here... and I wake up with Istanbul (not Constantinople) playing in my head! I think this one may have been set in my brain for a few days to come.... ;D

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Written By:Henkon09/26/10 at 12:51 am

Thanks for the comments everyone. :) This seems to be my most popular pick so far on this thread.

What amazes me most about the song is its length. I always thought the original version was short as it was, but TMBG crop it into less than 2 minutes LOL. ;D

FYI: Marcel Vanthilt, the host of the MTV show "120 minutes" (as seen in the video), is a big TMBG fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oxzoDWY1PMAll through my life I have only known one version of Jolene and that is by Dolly Parton, of which I do like.

I will hear the Strawberry Switchblade version when the right time arises.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #11. Jolene

Written By:Henkon10/03/10 at 3:30 pm

All through my life I have only known one version of Jolene and that is by Dolly Parton, of which I do like.

I will hear the Strawberry Switchblade version when the right time arises.

There are at least 20 cover versions of 'Jolene', including versions by Sisters of Mercy and The White Stripes.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #11. Jolene

Written By:Philip Enoon10/03/10 at 3:34 pm

Listening to Strawberry Switchblade right now and I find it refreshing.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #11. Jolene

Written By:CatwomanofVon10/06/10 at 12:43 pm

I'm sure most people here knows that I'm not a big country fan but Jolene is one country song that I do like. This is the first time I heard Strawberry Switchblade which isn't bad but I do have to say that I like Dolly's version better.

Cat

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #11. Jolene

Written By:Paulon10/06/10 at 1:53 pm

One of those songs that I could live without...never really liked it in any version, sorry!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #11. Jolene

Written By:Henkon10/07/10 at 3:11 pm

One of those songs that I could live without...never really liked it in any version, sorry!

If you don't like this, you'll probably be hating the song for letter K. ;D

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #12. Kaw-Liga

Didn't know anyone had done a cover of that one. Never cared for the original, but that cover is great!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #12. Kaw-Liga

Written By:Henkon10/10/10 at 1:04 am

Didn't know anyone had done a cover of that one. Never cared for the original, but that cover is great!

According to the Second Hand Song cover database there are 24 cover versions of that song, all but one (Residents) by country music artists.

And FTR: they did indeed use the beat to Billie Jean.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #11. Jolene

Written By:Paulon10/14/10 at 4:31 pm

(There were no official charts in UK or NL in 1952/1953)

There might not have been in Holland, but official charts were up and running in Britain at that time...

...trouble was, this record of Hank's didn't get a British release, so it couldn't have charted anyway! :D

Not one of his better recordings, it must be said...the other side was better and more well-known (and covered to death as well!) - 'Your Cheatin' Heart'...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #11. Jolene

Written By:Henkon10/16/10 at 4:08 am

There might not have been in Holland, but official charts were up and running in Britain at that time...

...trouble was, this record of Hank's didn't get a British release, so it couldn't have charted anyway! :D

Ah! Mystery solved.

Not one of his better recordings, it must be said...the other side was better and more well-known (and covered to death as well!) - 'Your Cheatin' Heart'...

Does that mean you prefer the Residents' version...? ::)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #12. Kaw-Liga

Written By:Henkon10/16/10 at 10:18 am

Here's the new one...letter L. I'm not sure which video is more disturbing...

Live Is Life

Original artist: OpusYear: 1985Chart positions: US dnc, UK #6, NL #3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jy4tMySp5o

Cover by: LaibachYear: 1987Chart positions: US dnc, UK dnc, NL dnc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbB1s7TZUQk

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #11. Jolene

Written By:Paulon10/18/10 at 5:35 am

Does that mean you prefer the Residents' version...? ::)

Apologies! I missed that!

Rather like 'Jolene', it's one of those songs that doesn't do much for me whoever performs it...even a so-called painfully hip and trendy outfit like The Residents...

Here's the new one...letter L. I'm not sure which video is more disturbing...

Austria's finest export since...EAV, possibly!

Now, this may surprise you...the Opus original is something of a guilty pleasure of mine! No, I don't understand either... :D

I've heard of Laibach and their legendary covers, but they should have left this alone...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #13. Live Is Life

Written By:whistledogon10/20/10 at 12:18 am

Live is Life, the Opus original, actually peaked at #32 in US. I used to think that was strange, as I remember it being so popular, that placing just seemed out of place. Then I got a hold of Canadian Charts, and saw it at #1 and thought "now that's more like it"

Didn't quite care for that cover. Laibach were good, but not with that.

The Opus original is featured in the XBOX 360 game 'Lips Party Classics' and is quite a challenge to sing along with

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #13. Live Is Life

Written By:Henkon10/23/10 at 1:14 am

Hmmm, not a lot of responses this week. Any particular reason, I wonder? :-\\

FTR: I think the Laibach cover is brilliant! It just goes to show how easy it is to take a tune (any tune) and turn it into propaganda for whatever cause you're supporting. In this case, Laibach chose fascism/nazism - which doesn't mean that Laibach actually support this way of thinking. Quite the contrary! And to me, that's what makes it brilliant and disturbing at the same time.

And FYI: Laibach is the German word for Ljubljana, the capitol of Slovenia.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

I had no idea this was a cover. The original is not bad, but Annie's version will always be my fave.

Lover Speaks also never charted in Canada, but Annie's version hit #1, and was the 10th best selling single of 1995

Her accompanying album 'Medusa' also hit #1 and was the 6th best selling album of 1995.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 9:57 am

It is the same for me, I had no idea this was a cover too.

Of the two given version, I do prefer the Annie Lennox version.

Any other covers of this song?

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:Frankon10/30/10 at 10:50 am

It is the same for me, I had no idea this was a cover too.

Of the two given version, I do prefer the Annie Lennox version.

Any other covers of this song?

Same for me, didn't know it was a cover.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:nallyon10/30/10 at 11:08 am

Same for me, didn't know it was a cover.

Make that four of us!

And I, too, prefer the version as performed by Annie Lennox, which was a big hit in the States; and at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards (presented in February 1996), won the award for best female pop vocal performance.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:Henkon10/30/10 at 11:48 am

Well, whaddayaknow... I thought everyone was well aware the Annie Lennox version was a cover. :-\\

Personally, I prefer the original (by far), but I seem to be alone in this.

Any other covers of this song?

There's only one more version I know of, by The Flying Pickets (1996). Not availabe on YouTube, I think.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 11:50 am

Well, whaddayaknow... I thought everyone was well aware the Annie Lennox version was a cover. :-\\

Personally, I prefer the original (by far), but I seem to be alone in this.

There's only one more version I know of, by The Flying Pickets (1996). Not availabe on YouTube, I think.Thanks, and I know where to here it on Spotify (if available)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 11:52 am

There's only one more version I know of, by The Flying Pickets (1996). Not availabe on YouTube, I think.

Thanks, and I know where to here it on Spotify (if available)Listening to it now, this is set in the reggae style.

There are other version too.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:Henkon10/30/10 at 12:08 pm

Maybe I should get Spotify too, now that LimeWire has been subject to a court order injunction. :(

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:Philip Enoon10/30/10 at 12:09 pm

Maybe I should get Spotify too, now that LimeWire has been subject to a court order injunction. :(I find it useful, it is free, but you only get 20 hours of free listening a month.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:nallyon10/30/10 at 12:53 pm

Well, whaddayaknow... I thought everyone was well aware the Annie Lennox version was a cover. :-\\

Personally, I prefer the original (by far), but I seem to be alone in this.

There's only one more version I know of, by The Flying Pickets (1996). Not availabe on YouTube, I think.

Maybe the original (as well as the band) wasn't quite as popular in North America. :-\\ ???

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #15. No More I Love You's

Written By:Paulon11/03/10 at 5:06 pm

I had no idea this was a cover. The original is not bad, but Annie's version will always be my fave.

Her accompanying album 'Medusa' also hit #1 and was the 6th best selling album of 1995.

Well, 'Medusa' was an album of covers!

Not quite sure where she picked it up from, as it was hardly a fantastically massive hit in its original form!

I think the song's pretty ho-hum, truth be told...but then, I don't really care much for Annie's warblings...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #18. A Question Of Lust

A rarity, this one. Although Depeche Mode isn't popular at all in my country, the original version of this song actually did better over here than in their homeland UK.

And what about the cover? Dune is best known for their hardcore techno music...but here they prove they can make "real" music as well.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #18. A Question Of Lust

Written By:whistledogon11/27/10 at 6:30 am

That cover wasn't bad. Neither version was a hit here in Canada, but in the 80's, Depeche Mode went almost unknown here (even though their album 'Some Great Reward spent over a year in the chart, before 'People Are People' became a hit)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #18. A Question Of Lust

Written By:Henkon12/04/10 at 8:55 am

Although more and more people seem to lose interest...here's letter R. ...And if you don't like reggae, I suggest you skip this one. ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #21. Tell It Like It Is

Written By:Henkon12/18/10 at 5:57 am

There are other (and probably better) cover versions of the song, but I chose to pick this obscure one.

Mariska Veres was, as you might know, the lead singer of Shocking Blue who scored a US #1 hit with Venus. Despite her fame, her solo career never really took off. She struggled to score hits even in Holland.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #21. Tell It Like It Is

Written By:whistledogon12/18/10 at 1:54 pm

I liked that cover. The cover of it I am best familiar of is the 1980 version by Heart

Don Johnson also had an International hit with it in 1989

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #21. Tell It Like It Is

Written By:Henkon01/01/11 at 9:37 am

Thanks to the flu I missed another weekend. But I don't think anyone noticed... We're approaching the end of the alphabet.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #24. Walk On By

I could do that, but then others might want to add their favorites too (and there's at least 60 versions of this song... Listening to the D-Train version as we speak)

I prefer Dionne Warwick version.

I'm not sure which one I prefer.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #24. Walk On By

Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 10:56 am

I could do that, but then others might want to add their favorites too (and there's at least 60 versions of this song... Listening to the D-Train version as we speak)There is a very ropy copy on YouTbue of the Stranglers' version.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #24. Walk On By

Written By:Henkon01/15/11 at 11:00 am

There is a very ropy copy on YouTbue of the Stranglers' version.

I take it you mean the video to the song? I've tried watching it, but it stopped playing after just a few seconds.

There are other copies of the song (without the video) but I'm not planning on posting them here.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #24. Walk On By

Written By:Philip Enoon01/15/11 at 11:05 am

I take it you mean the video to the song? I've tried watching it, but it stopped playing after just a few seconds.Yes, and that was the same result for me.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #24. Walk On By

Written By:whistledogon01/15/11 at 12:35 pm

It is The Stranglers version of 'Walk on By' that I love the best, but a second up for me is the 1990 version by Sybil.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #24. Walk On By

Written By:gibboon01/16/11 at 2:14 am

I didn't mind Gloria Gaynor's cover. It sounds like a different song... Dionne's original cannot be outdone. She was the perfect voice and interpretation to Bacharach and David songs. To me... Walk On By is one of the greatest songs from the 60's. To quote a Carly Simon song...Nobody Does It Better!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #24. Walk On By

Written By:Henkon01/16/11 at 7:43 am

It is The Stranglers version of 'Walk on By' that I love the best, but a second up for me is the 1990 version by Sybil.

I hadn't heard the Stranglers version until yesterday, but I wasn't impressed.

The Sybil version was the most successful of them all in Holland, peaking at #14 in 1990. I was planning on posting that one instead of the Gloria Gaynor cover, but I wasn't sure which video to post (too many remixes out there!).

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #24. Walk On By

Written By:Henkon01/16/11 at 7:44 am

I didn't mind Gloria Gaynor's cover. It sounds like a different song... Dionne's original cannot be outdone. She was the perfect voice and interpretation to Bacharach and David songs. To me... Walk On By is one of the greatest songs from the 60's. To quote a Carly Simon song...Nobody Does It Better!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCo8RsaV7PIThere is not real YouTube clip of it, but Marcello Minerbi version of Zobra's Dance from 1965 reached #6 in the UK Charts, is version I really know, also this tune I can remember from my youth.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #25. You're Not Alone

Written By:karenon01/30/11 at 3:39 pm

There is not real YouTube clip of it, but Marcello Minerbi version of Zobra's Dance from 1965 reached #6 in the UK Charts, is version I really know, also this tune I can remember from my youth.

Maybe this is the version my mum and dad had on an album of 'party' songs. I certainly remember my dad and two of my uncles trying to do the dance at my grandparents house

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #25. You're Not Alone

Written By:Henkon01/30/11 at 3:58 pm

There is not real YouTube clip of it, but Marcello Minerbi version of Zobra's Dance from 1965 reached #6 in the UK Charts, is version I really know, also this tune I can remember from my youth.

Several versions of the tune made it to the Dutch Top 40, but Marcello Minerbi's version wasn't among those. In fact, I've never even heard of Marcello Minerbi. :-\\

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #26. Zorba's Dance

Written By:gibboon01/30/11 at 5:04 pm

After hearing both versions...I'm convinced that I like pretty much all versions of that song (excepting the Crazy Frog version).

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #26. Zorba's Dance

Written By:seamermaron01/30/11 at 5:40 pm

Theodorakis....thanks Henk.

it reminds me another lifetime. When I was young and the cicadas sang. Some nostalgic sounds of summer.

Thanks for your kind words, Paco. :) Have you ever seen the movie? ??? (I haven't)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #26. Zorba's Dance

Written By:Philip Enoon02/01/11 at 1:28 am

Thanks for your kind words, Paco. :) Have you ever seen the movie? ??? (I haven't)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AzpHvLWFUM

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #26. Zorba's Dance

Written By:Henkon02/01/11 at 3:54 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AzpHvLWFUM

Well, that's about the only scene from the movie I've ever seen.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #26. Zorba's Dance

Written By:Philip Enoon02/02/11 at 1:07 am

Well, that's about the only scene from the movie I've ever seen.I saw the film ages ago, and that is the only scene I remember from it too.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #26. Zorba's Dance

Written By:seamermaron02/03/11 at 5:26 pm

Thanks for your kind words, Paco. :) Have you ever seen the movie? ??? (I haven't)

I have Henk, but not in the original version.Sometimes I wonder about how it would be to watch it just in the very real actors' voice.

Anthony Quinn is the only Mexican actor I have a high regard for his career.

Like the wine he has improved along the years, playing all kind of roles, from Eskimo to Arabian, The last I saw " The savage innocents" and the following I'll see "The lion of the desert".

Good choice ....as usual my friend ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #26. Zorba's Dance

Written By:Henkon02/04/11 at 5:41 am

For those of you that are interested: the various versions of "Zorba's Dance" (I believe four in total) still hold the Dutch record for longevity in the single scharts. The tune spent a total of 37 weeks in Dutch Top 40.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #26. Zorba's Dance

Written By:Henkon02/07/11 at 3:45 pm

Uh-oh...Missed the weekend. :D And we're back to square one, or rather: letter A.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPSQ4QuYjE8I only know The Carpenters version of this song.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:Henkon02/21/11 at 3:02 pm

Bet you'd (conveniently) forgotten about Richard Chamberlain ::)...and bet you've never even heard the Butler & Eager version. I can't find any evidence of it making the Billboard charts.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:Henkon02/21/11 at 3:03 pm

I only know The Carpenters version of this song.

There are at least 58 known recordings of the song.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:Philip Enoon02/21/11 at 3:17 pm

There are at least 58 known recordings of the song.Oh my!!

After looking online, I must hear the cover by Dusty Springfield.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:gibboon02/21/11 at 5:25 pm

I didn't like either version. Chamberlain's was just plain awful .... and Butler & Eager killed it for me. The Carpenters is the only version I have liked (that I have heard so far). It's just about right ....

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:whistledogon02/21/11 at 7:11 pm

I liked Gwen Guthrie's 1986 version, but The Carpenters version always stood out as best. I was not even aware that Chamberlain did it first. I always thought it was first done by Karen and Richard. In the complete catalog of Bacharach/David compositions, the song itself stands out as one of the best

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:nallyon02/22/11 at 12:45 pm

The Carpenters is the only version I have liked (that I have heard so far). It's just about right ....

I'm totally with you on that. I wasn't aware of any other versions of it up until now.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:Henkon02/22/11 at 4:03 pm

I didn't like either version. Chamberlain's was just plain awful .... and Butler & Eager killed it for me. The Carpenters is the only version I have liked (that I have heard so far). It's just about right ....

Sorry to hear that. :-\\ I thought Chamberlain did a pretty decent job. Nothing to get overly excited about, but not bad either. That said, I'm glad he chose acting over singing.And I actually like the Butler & Eager version. :-I liked Gwen Guthrie's 1986 version, but The Carpenters version always stood out as best. I was not even aware that Chamberlain did it first. I always thought it was first done by Karen and Richard. In the complete catalog of Bacharach/David compositions, the song itself stands out as one of the best

I don't think a lot of people know, Jason (I know I didn't, for one). And there were others before The Carpenters as well.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:Paulon02/23/11 at 1:26 pm

I was not even aware that Chamberlain did it first. I always thought it was first done by Karen and Richard.

the Carpenters version will always reign supreme (and the less said about Gwen Guthrie, the better! :P)

Don't get me wrong, I like the Carpenters version best as well. But what if, say, the Chamberlain version had become a smash hit instead of the Carpenters version..? Would we still be thinking the same thing..? :-\\ There's just no telling, is there?

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:Paulon02/23/11 at 4:09 pm

Don't get me wrong, I like the Carpenters version best as well. But what if, say, the Chamberlain version had become a smash hit instead of the Carpenters version..? Would we still be thinking the same thing..? :-\\ There's just no telling, is there?

I'm not sure...RC could hold a tune, but hell, did his voice have a monotonous quality!

I think you could safely say that, were it not for 'Dr. Kildare' (the TV show that made him a star) the records he made at the time would have been totally overlooked...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #29. (They Long To Be) Close To You

Written By:Henkon02/28/11 at 12:41 pm

With all the audio quiz action going on I nearly forgot to post a new cover.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #31. Everything I Own

Written By:Henkon03/13/11 at 1:00 am

Wow. Never thought I'd say this, but that Boy George version sounds dated. And bland too, compared to the original.Apart from that, he took so many liberties with the lyrics that one can hardly call it a cover.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxKLWIn3Ng8Bread every time for me, although this song is frequently interpreted as a romantic love song, David Gates actually wrote the song as a tribute to his late father.

I first knew of this song for Ken Boothe's reggae cover from 1974.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aKCKssaLQ8

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #31. Everything I Own

Written By:Henkon03/13/11 at 1:15 am

I first knew of this song for Ken Boothe's reggae cover from 1974.

Interesting. I've never heard this version before, but it's ok.

I notice mr. Boothe has completely skipped the second verse. At least Boy George kept the second verse, although he completely rewrote it.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #31. Everything I Own

Written By:Philip Enoon03/13/11 at 1:16 am

Interesting. I've never heard this version before, but it's ok.

I notice mr. Boothe has completely skipped the second verse. At least Boy George kept the second verse, although he completely rewrote it.I did not noticed that.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #31. Everything I Own

Written By:whistledogon03/13/11 at 6:01 pm

Bread hit #5 in CanadaBoy George reached #13

Always found it odd how George's cover was not well received in the US. It is the version that I know best and I do like it, but the Bread original is still far superior.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #31. Everything I Own

Written By:Paulon03/18/11 at 7:59 am

Much as I do like the odd bit of reggae, it doesn't lend itself at all well to this delightful song...

Those two covers mentioned above sailed to the very summit of the British chart with 13 years separating them, while Bread's original struggled to #32...is there no justice?

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #31. Everything I Own

Written By:Henkon03/18/11 at 2:48 pm

Much as I do like the odd bit of reggae, it doesn't lend itself at all well to this delightful song...

Those two covers mentioned above sailed to the very summit of the British chart with 13 years separating them, while Bread's original struggled to #32...is there no justice?

I love both versions of the song. The Cure delivers...well, what The Cure always delivers....a compelling sound and appropraite facial expression! ;)

The Bat for Lashes version was a revelation. I hadn't heard it before... It is dramatic and I like the slower more deliberate beat.

Thanks Henk. My 19 year old daughter came in to see what I was listening to ... and advised that she has The Cure version on her Ipod. She went off to get this other version... :)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #31. Everything I Own

Written By:Henkon03/19/11 at 7:23 am

I love both versions of the song. The Cure delivers...well, what The Cure always delivers....a compelling sound and appropraite facial expression! ;)

I was quite shocked to see Robert Smith without his usual make up. :D

The Bat for Lashes version was a revelation. I hadn't heard it before... It is dramatic and I like the slower more deliberate beat.

Thanks Henk. My 19 year old daughter came in to see what I was listening to ... and advised that she has The Cure version on her Ipod. She went off to get this other version... :)

Bat For Lashes basically is just a moniker for multi instrumentalist Natasha Khan. All of her songs have the same haunting, elusive feel. So far, she's had two albums out ("Fur And Gold" and "Two Suns"). I happen to have both. 8) I suggest your daughter also tries "Daniel" (a minor hit in UK), "Moon And Moon" and "Sleep Alone". I don't think she'll be disappointed. ;)

In the video to the Joey Heatherton version, there's a claim this was a Top 40 hit. I can't find any evidence of that, though.

I can tell you that Joey's version reached #25 in Canada. It's actually a 70s song that I know. Never knew of the Ferlin version, but after a listen, I do know it. I still like Joey's version best.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #33. Gone

Written By:Henkon03/27/11 at 3:00 pm

I can tell you that Joey's version reached #25 in Canada.

Ah, so the claim was rightful.

It's actually a 70s song that I know.

But not well enough to recognize it in my quiz. ;) :P

Never knew of the Ferlin version, but after a listen, I do know it. I still like Joey's version best.

Even though Husky is probably the better singer of the two, I feel the Heatherton version is an improvement. But that's just my opinion.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #33. Gone

Written By:whistledogon03/27/11 at 4:33 pm

But not well enough to recognize it in my quiz. ;) :P

I only know it to hear it, but I didn't know the name of it until this thread lolJust the other day, I found out the name of a song by The Band, that I have heard for years, but never new the name of lol

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #33. Gone

Written By:Paulon03/27/11 at 4:38 pm

But not well enough to recognize it in my quiz. ;) :P

Conversely, I knew the basics of the song, but wasn't familiar with this version...

Even though Husky is probably the better singer of the two, I feel the Heatherton version is an improvement. But that's just my opinion.

A pretty fair judgement...hers is a much better arrangement, even if the song is yer typical country fare...

Bleh. :P Maybe I can find a cover of a Chas & Dave song to make your day... :D

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #34. Hush

Ha! I didn't even know Hush was a cover. I used to love Kula Shaker, but completely forgot about them until now.

the original is not bad. Billy Joe Royal was a great entertainer.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #34. Hush

Written By:Henkon04/03/11 at 12:37 am

Ha! I didn't even know Hush was a cover. I used to love Kula Shaker, but completely forgot about them until now.

the original is not bad. Billy Joe Royal was a great entertainer.

So the only version of this song you knew was the Kula Shaker one..? ??? Because there are other cover versions of Hush, most noticeably the one by Deep Purple.

What's interesting (if you care about these things): this was both Billy Joe Royal's and Kula Shaker's biggest hit in the Netherlands.Oddly, I don't remember this song at all (in either version). I only know Kula Shaker for Tattva, but that didn't even make our bubbling under section.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #34. Hush

Written By:whistledogon04/03/11 at 1:17 am

I was only familiar with the Kula Shaker version, but having listened to the Deep Purple version, I have heard it before. It's strange how some songs that are covers, you sometimes don't recognize.

At the time, Tattva was the only Kula Shaker song I knew, so when they released their greatest hits album 'Kollected' in 2002, I picked it up, and explored the rest of their work.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #34. Hush

Written By:nallyon04/04/11 at 12:11 pm

So the only version of this song you knew was the Kula Shaker one..? ??? Because there are other cover versions of Hush, most noticeably the one by Deep Purple.

What's interesting (if you care about these things): this was both Billy Joe Royal's and Kula Shaker's biggest hit in the Netherlands.Oddly, I don't remember this song at all (in either version). I only know Kula Shaker for Tattva, but that didn't even make our bubbling under section.

Interesting; I only know the Deep Purple version, which was popular in the US.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #34. Hush

Written By:Paulon04/04/11 at 1:42 pm

Purple's version is my choice...

Written by Joe South, who, like a lot of great songwriters, had more success when his songs were covered...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:Henkon04/11/11 at 3:09 pm

Here's a little something about Lee Towers.

The UK had Frankie Vaughan, the Netherlands had (or rather, has) Lee Towers. He's covered just about anything he could lay his hands on - with mixed success.His real name is Leen Huyzer, and he was a professional crane driver on the Rotterdam docks until his musical breakthrough in 1975. In spite of this video being 7 years later, you can still tell he's not used to performing.The elbow movement is one of his trademarks, along with his gold microphone (but he acquired that one a few years later).

FYI: I think this is actually one of his better covers.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:gibboon04/11/11 at 7:02 pm

I still like Johnny Nash's original best....and he holds the long note too (although this performance was most probably lip synced). :-\\

Lee Towers makes a good fist of the song. He sings it as a straight cover and sounds a bit like Engelbert (nice voice). I agree that he was still learning his stage craft. ;D

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:Henkon04/12/11 at 12:02 am

I still like Johnny Nash's original best....and he holds the long note too (although this performance was most probably lip synced). :-\\

Live or lip synched - it's still a great performance.

Lee Towers makes a good fist of the song. He sings it as a straight cover and sounds a bit like Engelbert (nice voice). I agree that he was still learning his stage craft. ;D

Lee will be very pleased to hear this. And I think he'll agree with you on the last part.

He's also covered "You'll Never Walk Alone" (among many many others) and turned it into something of a Feyenoord anthem - but honestly, I think he should have left that one alone.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:karenon04/12/11 at 11:26 am

I listened to the Lee Towers version first and think it's a decent enough cover, though he changed the lyric in the bridge.

I thought the version I knew was by a female, but listening to the Johnny Nash, maybe I was wrong! :-[

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:whistledogon04/12/11 at 4:28 pm

That Lee Towers version wasn't bad. My favourite cover will always be the Jimmy Cliff version from the 90s movie 'Cool Runnings'

Jimmy's 1993 version reached #16 in CanadaJohnny's version reached #1

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:nallyon04/12/11 at 4:30 pm

I only know the original Johnny Nash version and the Jimmy Cliff cover, both of which were big hits in the US. :)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:Henkon04/12/11 at 4:35 pm

I thought the version I knew was by a female, but listening to the Johnny Nash, maybe I was wrong! :-[

I know exactly what you mean. ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:gibboon04/12/11 at 6:27 pm

I listened to the Lee Towers version first and think it's a decent enough cover, though he changed the lyric in the bridge.

I thought the version I knew was by a female, but listening to the Johnny Nash, maybe I was wrong! :-[

He DOES have a high toned voice.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:Paulon04/14/11 at 1:33 pm

You'll doubtless be surprised to learn that...

Johnny Nash...absolutely!

Any other version (Hothouse Flowers also please take note)...no thanks! Some things just shouldn't be touched at all!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #35. I Can See Clearly Now

Written By:whistledogon04/14/11 at 1:56 pm

Any other version (Hothouse Flowers also please take note)...no thanks! Some things just shouldn't be touched at all!

As much as I love Hothouse Flowers, their version was too slow and boring.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #36. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)

I know, the Hank Williams version isn't really "the" original. The song is much older than that.

And I know, The Carpenters were only one of many to follow in Hank's footsteps.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #36. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)

Written By:Philip Enoon05/01/11 at 2:25 am

Jo Stafford recorded and released Jambalaya in 1952, reached #11 in the UK Charts and Fats Domino in 1962 reaching #41.

I have always liked the Fats Domino version.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #36. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)

Written By:gibboon05/01/11 at 4:07 am

Never really liked this song ... but it has always been a curiosity of mine (as I could never quite make out the lyrics). I prefer the Carpenters style (less countryfied). Hank was never a favourite of mine (a different Hank...Henk ;)).

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #36. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)

Written By:whistledogon05/02/11 at 12:44 am

For me, the best version of Jambalaya is the 1973 version by John Fogerty and the Blue Ridge Rangers. It reached #20 in the US and #5 in Canada

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Never heard the Boney M version before, it is fine, but I much prefer Roger Miller and....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImwmQjpCHV0

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Philip Enoon05/28/11 at 3:01 am

I have always like this song, if pushed I do it as karaoke.

Never heard the Boney M version before, it is fine, but I much prefer Roger Miller and....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImwmQjpCHV0

The Proclaimers reach #9 in 1990 in the UK Charts.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Henkon05/28/11 at 3:03 am

I have always like this song, if pushed I do it as karaoke.

Never heard the Boney M version before, it is fine, but I much prefer Roger Miller and....

No it's not - it's utter rubbish! That's why I posted it in the first place. ;D :D ;)

I knew the Proclaimers had done a cover version too (and an excellent one, with that), but I decided not to post that one. I figured someone else would, eventually... ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Philip Enoon05/28/11 at 3:05 am

No it's not - it's utter rubbish! That's why I posted it in the first place. ;D :D ;)

I knew the Proclaimers had done a cover version too (and an excellent one, with that), but I decided not to post that one. I figured someone else would, eventually... ;)OK, it rubbish!

Also, let us not forget from 1975 Billy Howard's King of the Cops....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5c74-JabrU

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Henkon05/28/11 at 3:16 am

OK, it rubbish!

Also, let us not forget from 1975 Billy Howard's King of the Cops....

First time I ever heard that record. Utterly brilliant! (Especially his impersonation of Columbo is spot-on)

Police officers making records...what'll they think of next? ;D (I get the joke there)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Philip Enoon05/28/11 at 3:19 am

First time I ever heard that record. Utterly brilliant! (Especially his impersonation of Columbo is spot-on)

Police officers making records...what'll they think of next? ;D (I get the joke there)So do I, if knew the reason why?

I should have the Billy Howard 45 single somewhere in my collection.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Henkon05/28/11 at 3:22 am

So do I, if knew the reason why?

I should have the Billy Howard 45 single somewhere in my collection.

What do you mean? You don't get the joke? ??? I'm confused. :-\\

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Philip Enoon05/28/11 at 3:25 am

What do you mean? You don't get the joke? ??? I'm confused. :-\\I do get it, "if" is the keyword

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Henkon05/28/11 at 3:36 am

I do get it, "if" is the keyword

Got it! ;)

And for those that still not get it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J94-_w9ARX0

(Though in the Netherlands he's best known for Some Broken Hearts Never Mend)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Philip Enoon05/28/11 at 3:38 am

Got it! ;)

And for those that still not get it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J94-_w9ARX0

(Though in the Netherlands he's best known for Some Broken Hearts Never Mend)In the 1975 Telly Savalas had a hit with You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', but it only reach #47 in the charts.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:gibboon05/28/11 at 5:36 am

Love King of the Road. It is one of those country songs that just works well. I also really enjoyed the Proclaimers version. Those guys just sound so good! The Scottish must be one of the few English speaking nations who don't seem to lose their accent when singing. I just love hearing their music... :)

As for Boney M .... I DO like the group ... but their version of this song isn't too hot!!! ;D

.... and don't get me started on Telly's 'If' ... :o

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Paulon05/30/11 at 2:54 pm

'King Of The Road'...conceived, recorded and forever associated (in my mind) with the late Roger Miller...

Although this was quite clever...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdMISGruB0Q

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:whistledogon05/30/11 at 8:07 pm

I like Boney M, but their version is not too good. I only know the Roger Miller and Proclaimers versions.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #37. King Of The Road

Written By:Henkon09/04/11 at 3:05 pm

Haven't posted here in over three months and I've had no complaints... ::) but still...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiFnleuNULQI was brought up on the Stones' version too...

...and I have the single somewhere, I wonder how much it is worth?

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #38. Little Red Rooster

Written By:King Tuton09/07/11 at 1:40 pm

I was brought up on the Stones' version too...

...and I have the single somewhere, I wonder how much it is worth?

It could be worth something. Look into it. I didn't know it was a cover version, but back then it wasn't out of the ordinary to sing cover versions. Beatles recorded "Kansas City", "Twist and Shout", "Roll over Beethoven", all covers.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #38. Little Red Rooster

Written By:Henkon09/07/11 at 1:42 pm

I was brought up on the Stones' version, as I'm sure most of us were...

Sam Cooke's cover from the year before wasn't too bad...

The Stones' version is the only time a bona fide blues song has topped the British chart!

I was brought up on the Stones' version too...

...and I have the single somewhere, I wonder how much it is worth?

I think just about everyone is more familiar with the Stones version. In fact, I don't think I've ever heard the original version until three days ago... :-[

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #43. Queen Of Hearts

Written By:whistledogon05/02/12 at 4:28 pm

Excellent!

I grew up on the Juice Newton version, so I tend to prefer that one more, but Edmunds style for the original was a perfect fit for him, and if it was not for 'Girls Talk' or 'Slipping Away', I would vote 'Queen of Hearts' as the best Dave Edmunds song

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #43. Queen Of Hearts

Written By:Henkon05/03/12 at 1:20 pm

Excellent!

I grew up on the Juice Newton version, so I tend to prefer that one more, but Edmunds style for the original was a perfect fit for him, and if it was not for 'Girls Talk' or 'Slipping Away', I would vote 'Queen of Hearts' as the best Dave Edmunds song

I, too, grew up on the Juice Newton version. But after hearing the original I think I prefer that version.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #43. Queen Of Hearts

Written By:Philip Enoon05/05/12 at 7:51 am

I have always known the Dave Edmunds version and never heard the Juice Newton version, I need to re-listen to it.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #48. Voices Carry

Written By:whistledogon08/18/12 at 8:51 am

I grew up with the original 'Voices Carry'.I remember there was a guy in the band 'Til Tuesday who looked like a woman, and it was one of the things they were best known for apart from Voices Carry. lol

That Vitamin C version is great. It would have made for a great single.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rRtMuVM6ocAnother new song for me, new artists too.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #48. Voices Carry

Written By:Henkon08/18/12 at 9:30 am

I grew up with the original 'Voices Carry'.I remember there was a guy in the band 'Til Tuesday who looked like a woman, and it was one of the things they were best known for apart from Voices Carry. lol

That Vitamin C version is great. It would have made for a great single.

I agree. I understand it was used in a movie - but truth be told, I'm not familiar with either version.

Another new song for me, new artists too.

Well, (almost) the same here. I only know Vitamin C (from her single 'Graduation'). Neither the artists nor the song had any success over here.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #48. Voices Carry

Written By:warpedon08/18/12 at 10:16 am

I agree. I understand it was used in a movie - but truth be told, I'm not familiar with either version.

Well, (almost) the same here. I only know Vitamin C (from her single 'Graduation'). Neither the artists nor the song had any success over here.

The "Vitamin C" version is new to me. Not bad. Nice.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #48. Voices Carry

Written By:nallyon08/18/12 at 12:49 pm

The "Vitamin C" version is new to me. Not bad. Nice.

No offense, but I personally prefer the original.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #48. Voices Carry

Written By:loki 13on08/18/12 at 1:14 pm

Voices Carry, one the few songs of the 80's that I liked. I thought Vitamin C did a great job, not too differentfrom the original to make it unreconizable but different enough to make it a newer, enjoyable song.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #48. Voices Carry

Written By:Howardon08/18/12 at 7:49 pm

No offense, but I personally prefer the original.

Me too, Voices Carry is classic.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #48. Voices Carry

Written By:nallyon08/18/12 at 10:50 pm

Me too, Voices Carry is classic.

That's true, and even though it's the song that the band Til Tuesday is best known for, they did have one other hit, "What About Love":

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #49. Well All Right

Written By:loki 13on08/25/12 at 10:21 am

Excellent choice Henk, I've always been partial to Blind Faith's version though both are great covers. Witheither version this is one of the few examples where the cover is better than the original. Not that the originalisn't great in it's own right, I just feel Technology and style made the covers better.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #49. Well All Right

Written By:Henkon08/25/12 at 11:25 am

Excellent choice Henk, I've always been partial to Blind Faith's version though both are great covers. Witheither version this is one of the few examples where the cover is better than the original. Not that the originalisn't great in it's own right, I just feel Technology and style made the covers better.

I'm glad you're enjoying my selection. :) I'll have to admit that I wasn't very familiar with this particular song, though. The two cover versions aren't really that much different IMO, which might explain why both songs peaked at nearly the same spot in Dutch Top 40. Of all cover versions, these were the only two to make Dutch Top 40, BTW.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #49. Well All Right

Written By:warpedon08/25/12 at 12:27 pm

I'm only familiar with the "Blind Faith" version, and (I don't say this often) I found the cover version better than the original.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #49. Well All Right

Written By:Howardon08/25/12 at 1:12 pm

You know Henk, I'm gonna have to choose Santana's version just because he put a funky beat to it.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #49. Well All Right

Written By:Henkon08/25/12 at 3:23 pm

So far everyone seems in agreement that the cover version (be it by Blind Faith or by Santana) beats the original. That must be a first.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #51. Atomic

I'd never heard of that cover before, but being a fan of that style of music, I quite liked it. The way that woman songs, it almost sounds like they sampled Debbie Harry's vocals and sped it up a bit.

The original is my favourite Blondie song

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #51. Atomic

Written By:Henkon09/15/12 at 10:05 am

I'd never heard of that cover before, but being a fan of that style of music, I quite liked it. The way that woman songs, it almost sounds like they sampled Debbie Harry's vocals and sped it up a bit.

The original is my favourite Blondie song

Of all songs Party Animals recorded, this is probably my favorite. But it still doesn't beat the original.

Party Animals first three singles Have You Ever Been Mellow, Hava Naquila and Aquarius all went to #1 in Dutch Top 40.But if you include Technohead's I Wanna Be A Hippy (same guys in the video!) it's actually four-in-a-row.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #51. Atomic

Written By:whistledogon09/15/12 at 10:10 am

Of all songs Party Animals recorded, this is probably my favorite. But it still doesn't beat the original.

Party Animals first three singles Have You Ever Been Mellow, Hava Naquila and Aquarius all went to #1 in Dutch Top 40.But if you include Technohead's I Wanna Be A Hippy (same guys in the video!) it's actually four-in-a-row.

A techno version of an Olivia Newton-John song. That was unusual. I know that Technohead song quite well. It's on the 33rd volume of the UK compilation series Now That's What I Call Music which is where I first heard it back in the late 90s

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #51. Atomic

Written By:warpedon09/15/12 at 12:27 pm

I do remember when Blondie's "Atomic" came out on radio in 1980 (In Canada), wasn't very fond of it then. Probably why you didn't hear it often on the radio either. I appreciate it more now and prefer it to "Party Animals" version, which is the first time I heard their version.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #53. Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Written By:Philip Enoon10/14/12 at 9:35 am

Of course there has been many cover version of "Can't Take My Eyes Off you", I particularly remember the Andy Williams version which followed a year later, which I liked (a long with the Frankie Valli) and who can never forget "The Deerhunter".

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #53. Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Written By:loki 13on10/14/12 at 10:22 am

This is one song I can listen to by any artist but to me, nothing beats the original. As much as I liked thissong before, The Deer Hunter made me like it that much more.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #53. Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Written By:warpedon10/14/12 at 12:51 pm

This is one song I can listen to by any artist but to me, nothing beats the original. As much as I liked thissong before, The Deer Hunter made me like it that much more.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #54. Do Wah Diddy Diddy

I know that Dolly Dots version. It never charted in Canada, but I still enjoy it alot!

The most recognizable version is the one from 1964 by Manfred Mann. As a song itself though, I can't say as I have ever heard a bad version.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #54. Do Wah Diddy Diddy

Written By:warpedon10/31/12 at 4:52 pm

I know that Dolly Dots version. It never charted in Canada, but I still enjoy it alot!

The most recognizable version is the one from 1964 by Manfred Mann. As a song itself though, I can't say as I have ever heard a bad version.

I like both versions that Henk posted, as well as the '64 Manfred Mann version. Parts of the song just remind me a little of the "bubblegum early 70s music" (esp the Dolly Dots & Manfred Mann versions), but none of these 3 were recorded in the 70s.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #54. Do Wah Diddy Diddy

Written By:Henkon11/01/12 at 6:35 am

I know that Dolly Dots version. It never charted in Canada, but I still enjoy it alot!

The most recognizable version is the one from 1964 by Manfred Mann.

I think "everybody" (including myself) knows the Manfred Mann version best - which is why I decided not to post it.

As a song itself though, I can't say as I have ever heard a bad version.

I was gonna say that it's impossible to ruin a good song, but then I though of this...

I like both versions that Henk posted, as well as the '64 Manfred Mann version. Parts of the song just remind me a little of the "bubblegum early 70s music" (esp the Dolly Dots & Manfred Mann versions), but none of these 3 were recorded in the 70s.

I'm glad we all seem to like the cover version.

Dolly Dots were extremely popular in the 1980s. They even had their own tv show, and starred in a movie ("Dutch Treat") long before the Spice Girls ever did.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #54. Do Wah Diddy Diddy

Written By:Paulon11/01/12 at 6:52 am

The Exciters did the best version out of all those I've heard...

(Very unlucky group, as they missed out with 'Tell Him' in Britain...also better in this original version)

For me, "Tango in the night" was one of the last great (or very good) albums ever made. 25-year anniversary this year. :oAnd I really like the song "Everywhere" from that album.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #55. Everywhere

Written By:whistledogon11/17/12 at 3:24 pm

Nothing can beat the original Everywhere, but I do like the Marcia Griffiths version.

The best cover version of Everywhere is the 2004 version by LnM Projekt featuring Bonnie Bailey which was a UK #35 hit in 2005. I still listen to it all the time in my car!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owruZtqHw2Y

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #55. Everywhere

Written By:Henkon11/18/12 at 9:22 am

Cute reggae version, not bad.

For me, "Tango in the night" was one of the last great (or very good) albums ever made. 25-year anniversary this year. :oAnd I really like the song "Everywhere" from that album.

Nothing can beat the original Everywhere, but I do like the Marcia Griffiths version.

I agree, nothing beats the original, but the reggae version isn't all bad.

The best cover version of Everywhere is the 2004 version by LnM Projekt featuring Bonnie Bailey which was a UK #35 hit in 2005. I still listen to it all the time in my car!

Since they haven't used the entire song lyrics, I don't consider this a cover. I'd rather call it a remix.

FYI: I was going to post Everytime We Touch instead of Everywhere, but then I realized Cascada only used the choruses and rewrote the verses for their remake/remix of the Maggie Reilly Original. So...not a cover version in my book.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #55. Everywhere

Written By:nallyon11/18/12 at 1:10 pm

I agree, nothing beats the original, but the reggae version isn't all bad.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #56. First Cut Is The Deepest

Cover by: Rod StewartYear: 1976Chart positions (all 1977): US #21, UK #1, NL #3(Note: in UK and NL, this was the B-side to I Don't Wanna Talk About It)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9pnRjLfVWc

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #56. First Cut Is The Deepest

Written By:warpedon12/12/12 at 12:36 pm

Nice Henk. I know both versions. My favorite version ( plug for CanCon ;) ) is this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRxBe24FkbE

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #56. First Cut Is The Deepest

Written By:Henkon12/12/12 at 1:34 pm

Nice Henk. I know both versions. My favorite version ( plug for CanCon ;) ) is this one.

Fun fact: of all versions of this song to be released as an "A" side of any single, Keith Hampshire's was the only one to chart in The Netherlands - although I must add it only reached bubbling under section. (Rod Stewart's version was a "B" side, and never got a mention in the charts)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #56. First Cut Is The Deepest

Written By:nallyon12/12/12 at 5:17 pm

Sheryl Crow also covered the song in the 2000's; I am most familiar with her version.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #56. First Cut Is The Deepest

Written By:Howardon12/12/12 at 7:01 pm

I'm gonna say Rod Stewart

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #56. First Cut Is The Deepest

Written By:whistledogon12/12/12 at 7:49 pm

Nice Henk. I know both versions. My favorite version ( plug for CanCon ;) ) is this one.

Almost anyone I've ever talked with about 'The First Cut is the Deepest', everyone says it is Keith who has the best version. I like Keith's version best as well

Keith had the most successful version here in Canada, where it reached #1. His version also made #70 in the US and I do believe it also reached the Top 40 in Australia

- Rod Stewart reached #21 in the US and #11 in Canada- Sheryl Crow's version reached #14 in the US and #15 in Canada

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #57. Get Ready

Written By:warpedon12/31/12 at 6:35 am

Ah yes "Get Ready". I know both versions here well. They both stand out as good songs. I prefer (slightly) the "Rare Earth" version. I say slightly because both versions are good and I tend to like long epics of the late 60s early 1970s ;D

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #57. Get Ready

Written By:Henkon12/31/12 at 6:55 am

Ah yes "Get Ready". I know both versions here well. They both stand out as good songs. I prefer (slightly) the "Rare Earth" version. I say slightly because both versions are good and I tend to like long epics of the late 60s early 1970s ;D

Glad you like it. :) I was thinking the Rare Earth version would be right up your street - that's why I posted it! ;)

Not sure which version I prefer myself. Think I'm going for the (abbreviated) Rare Earth version.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #57. Get Ready

Written By:Howardon12/31/12 at 7:17 am

I would say both too.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #57. Get Ready

Written By:Paulon01/02/13 at 9:07 am

Tempts' version for me, even though it missed out in Britain when first released...

Just to add insult to injury, here's what happened when SAW attacked it in the 80s... :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtWitio_S7A

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #57. Get Ready

Written By:warpedon01/02/13 at 9:17 am

Tempts' version for me, even though it missed out in Britain when first released...

Just to add insult to injury, here's what happened when SAW attacked it in the 80s... :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtWitio_S7A

Umm, I'll be nice and say I'm not fond of this version. ;D

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #57. Get Ready

Written By:Henkon01/02/13 at 1:07 pm

Tempts' version for me, even though it missed out in Britain when first released...

Just to add insult to injury, here's what happened when SAW attacked it in the 80s... :P

Oh dear.

Mmmm...yes, think I'll leave it at that. ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #57. Get Ready

Written By:nallyon01/02/13 at 5:10 pm

Ah yes "Get Ready". I know both versions here well.

As do I, as they were both big hits in the US.

Personally I opt for the original Temptations version (one of their best, IMO).

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #58. Happy Talk

Written By:Henkon02/12/13 at 1:55 pm

Happy Talk

Original performance: by Juanita HallYear: 1949 (and onward)Chart positions: n/a(from the original stage and screen production of "South Pacific")

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #58. Happy Talk

Written By:warpedon02/12/13 at 2:06 pm

I listened to both. Not sure which one I like better. Although I have heard some Captain Sensible songs before, I have not heard that one. I see it did not chart in the US. I don't think the average Canadian ever heard of the Captain Sensible song either.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #58. Happy Talk

Written By:Howardon02/12/13 at 7:27 pm

I listened to both. Not sure which one I like better. Although I have heard some Captain Sensible songs before, I have not heard that one. I see it did not chart in the US. I don't think the average Canadian ever heard of the Captain Sensible song either.

Captain Sensible also had "Wot" in 1982.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #58. Happy Talk

Written By:Howardon02/12/13 at 7:28 pm

Happy Talk

Original performance: by Juanita HallYear: 1949 (and onward)Chart positions: n/a(from the original stage and screen production of "South Pacific")

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #58. Happy Talk

Written By:whistledogon02/12/13 at 8:11 pm

I had no idea that Happy Talk was a cover. The original is too bland. I am more familiar with the Sensible version.

Captain Sensible never had a chart single here in Canada, or even in the US for that matter, but every December, I hear his wonderful 1984 song 'One Christmas Catalogue' on the radio alot and I love it!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #60. Jive Talkin'

Although I have hot heard it before, I actually like the cover version from 1987.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #60. Jive Talkin'

Written By:Howardon02/23/13 at 7:50 pm

definitely Bee Gees, to be honest I can't stand the cover version.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #60. Jive Talkin'

Written By:whistledogon02/23/13 at 8:05 pm

That's George Michael singing lead on the Boogie Box High version. I really like it, but as good as it is, gotta go with the Bee Gees.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #60. Jive Talkin'

Written By:Henkon02/24/13 at 10:35 am

Although I have hot heard it before, I actually like the cover version from 1987.

definitely Bee Gees, to be honest I can't stand the cover version.

That's George Michael singing lead on the Boogie Box High version. I really like it, but as good as it is, gotta go with the Bee Gees.

Thanks for your replies. :)

To be honest, I think the original is nothing special to begin with. Why it made #1 in America is beyond me. I hadn't heard the Boogie Box High cover in years, and now that I've had a listen again, I've concluded that they've added absolutely nothing to the original. If it hadn't been for the George Michael vocals, I think it would've bombed. The 1980's definitely weren't all fantastic... ;)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #60. Jive Talkin'

Written By:warpedon02/24/13 at 12:24 pm

Thanks for your replies. :)

To be honest, I think the original is nothing special to begin with. Why it made #1 in America is beyond me.

In my opinion, "Jive Talking" is not even among the top 3 songs from that (Main Course) Bee Gees album.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #60. Jive Talkin'

Written By:Paulon02/24/13 at 3:13 pm

To be honest, I think the original is nothing special to begin with. Why it made #1 in America is beyond me. I hadn't heard the Boogie Box High cover in years, and now that I've had a listen again, I've concluded that they've added absolutely nothing to the original. If it hadn't been for the George Michael vocals, I think it would've bombed. The 1980's definitely weren't all fantastic... ;)

Familiarity breeds contempt with the original and the cover was just a shameless cash-in by GM's cousin, if I recall...

Still, I'll give it its due...must be the only disco song which has a 7/4 time signature lobbed in it!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #61. Knock On Wood

Written By:Henkon03/03/13 at 10:19 am

Amii Stewart's is of course only one of many many cover versions of the song, but I think it was the most successful/popular one.I'm still loving it, although it always reminds me of music classes in my high school days...and how our teacher would try and get us up to dance to it. Talk about awkward! ::)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #61. Knock On Wood

Written By:Paulon03/03/13 at 11:28 am

Amii Stewart's is of course only one of many many cover versions of the song, but I think it was the most successful/popular one.

Still fondly remembered today, probably as it was a million miles away from Eddie's version...

I'm still loving it, although it always reminds me of music classes in my high school days...and how our teacher would try and get us up to dance to it. Talk about awkward! ::)

Er...not sure if I can get that image out of my mind!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #61. Knock On Wood

Written By:warpedon03/03/13 at 1:30 pm

Amii Stewart's version was popaular at out high school dances in grade 12. Even though both versions are quite different, I don't know which one I like better. Must flip coin.

Amii Stewart cause she put some funk into the song. Eddie Floyd is ok.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #61. Knock On Wood

Written By:CatwomanofVon03/03/13 at 2:45 pm

Amii Stewart's version was popaular at out high school dances in grade 12. Even though both versions are quite different, I don't know which one I like better. Must flip coin.

Her version was mine & my high school sweetheart's song.

Cat

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #61. Knock On Wood

Written By:nallyon03/03/13 at 5:33 pm

I know Amii Stewart's cover version is quite popular... but in the long run I actually prefer the original (Eddie Floyd), as I have heard it lots of times on oldies stations and it stands out to me as a classic.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

First I heard either version. I prefer "Lindisfarne's" version. I don't really like the other one.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

Written By:Henkon05/03/13 at 1:47 pm

First I heard either version. I prefer "Lindisfarne's" version. I don't really like the other one.

Yeah, like I said: it's probably quite obscure in Northern America.

I too prefer the original version. Can't say as I remember either version, but then again: I was very young at the time.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

Written By:Philip Enoon05/03/13 at 3:25 pm

It is Lindisfarne's for me too.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

Written By:whistledogon05/03/13 at 6:14 pm

I know the Lindisfarne version quite well and I love it! This is the first I've heard of the cover, and I liked it until that guy started singing. I didn't like the way he sang it

The Lindisfarne version peaked at #68 in Canada in October of 1972

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

Written By:Howardon05/03/13 at 8:01 pm

It is Lindisfarne's for me too.

same here.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

Written By:gibboon05/03/13 at 9:16 pm

It's Lindisfarne for me as well.

.... and I always preferred Amii Stewart's Knock On Wood. Great disco version and filmclip. However, I still really enjoyed Eddie Floyd's original... but it's a totally different vibe!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

Written By:danootaandmeon05/05/13 at 5:39 pm

My name is Eleanor :)

...............Lindisfarne

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

Written By:gibboon05/05/13 at 9:14 pm

My name is Eleanor :)

...............Lindisfarne

Okay ... I may have changed the spelling a tad. One of my favourite 60's tunes.Eleanor, gee I think you're swellAnd you really do me wellYou're my pride and joy, et ceteraEleanor, can I take the timeTo ask you to speak your mindTell me that you love me better

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #62. Lady Eleanor

Written By:danootaandmeon05/06/13 at 3:39 am

Okay ... I may have changed the spelling a tad. One of my favourite 60's tunes.Eleanor, gee I think you're swellAnd you really do me wellYou're my pride and joy, et ceteraEleanor, can I take the timeTo ask you to speak your mindTell me that you love me better

I love you better. Now I have to go pick up the rice in a church where a wedding has been. I live in a dream.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #64. Needles And Pins

Written By:whistledogon05/25/13 at 5:44 pm

My favourite version of Needles and Pins was not a standalone version itself, but was the version heard as the last song (heard at 8:04 in the clip below) in the 1981 classic medley Back to the 60s (Part 2) by Tight Fit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsLG8zWw34I

That being said, I do like the Smokie version alot, but my favourite standalone version is the one from 1986 by Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks. It was a live recording for Tom Petty's album Pack Up the Plantation, and though not widely remembered it seems, it did reach the US Top 40

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #65. One Way or Another

Written By:Henkon06/02/13 at 9:01 am

OK, so One Direction's version is not really a cover - more of a remake/mash-up. But I just like to silence all those young folks who (still) think the song was specifically written for them. Because it is NOT. :P

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #65. One Way or Another

Written By:nallyon06/02/13 at 1:14 pm

I only know the original version, of course... but I do not care to listen to the remake.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #65. One Way or Another

Written By:Howardon06/02/13 at 2:55 pm

I only know the original version, of course... but I do not care to listen to the remake.

original wins out.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #65. One Way or Another

Written By:whistledogon06/02/13 at 8:10 pm

The One Direction version is not bad for what it is. What I liked is that the song (or songs I should say) are way before their time, which shows they can appreciate music that is older than they are. That is respect right there!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #66. Paranoid

I know the Big Country version oh so well and being a BIG fan of that group, I would pick it, but the Sabbath version is so legendary, I just can't do that to Ozzy

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #66. Paranoid

Written By:Paulon06/23/13 at 4:44 am

Competent cover job by BC, b ut must give a nod in the direction of L.A.'s finest...The Dickies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c37GdAzgQo

If you're not aware, their main, if only trick was to take classic rock tunes and attack them at 100mph...a pretty strange choice here, as there's not a lot of difference speedwise from the original...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #66. Paranoid

Written By:warpedon06/23/13 at 3:27 pm

"Paranoid" is my favorite Black Sabbath song. They did it so well. Big country's version is excellent and almost on the same level as Black Sabbath. It's an excellent cover.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #67. Running Bear

I prefer the original. I thought the piano's beat in the "Guess Who's" version was too loud compared to the rest of the instruments and Burton's vocals. It wrecks the song for me.

...and I'm a big "Guess Who" fan too. I like them.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #67. Running Bear

Written By:whistledogon08/30/13 at 5:40 pm

I prefer the original. I thought the piano's beat in the "Guess Who's" version was too loud compared to the rest of the instruments and Burton's vocals. It wrecks the song for me.

I was just gonna post about the piano in the Guess Who's version as well. I too prefer the original

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #67. Running Bear

Written By:warpedon08/30/13 at 6:03 pm

I was just gonna post about the piano in the Guess Who's version as well. I too prefer the original

Great minds....

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #65. One Way or Another

Written By:Foo Baron08/30/13 at 11:56 pm

Original artist: BlondieYear: 1979Cover by: One DirectionYear: 2013

I expected to be horrified, but you know, that wasn't half bad. It took all the sexy out of the original version, but it was OK and stood on its own as a fun track. If I have to grade it, it gets a solid C+ or B-, and I'm leaning to B- for it. Very well-executed, modern sound, just lacking in the sexy of Blondie's original. But I'm old, and back in the 1979 the idea of a woman being a stalker broke a lyrical mold in a way that... well, just doesn't apply today, regardless of the singers' genital configuration. (Sung by a single guy, the song would be horribly creepy. Sung by a group, they managed to make it work pretty well.)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #67. Running Bear

Written By:Philip Enoon08/31/13 at 8:32 am

I much prefer Johnny Preston, the Guess Who's piano was too heavy for me.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #68. So Long, Marianne

Written By:whistledogon09/19/13 at 4:04 pm

I heard someone once say Leonard Cohen could sing the phone book. I don't want to hear the phone book being sung lol He writes good songs for others to sing. I really liked that cover. I had never heard of it before, but it's another inclusion for my growing list of 80s CANCON through song only

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #68. So Long, Marianne

Written By:warpedon09/20/13 at 10:20 am

I heard someone once say Leonard Cohen could sing the phone book. I don't want to hear the phone book being sung lol He writes good songs for others to sing. I really liked that cover. I had never heard of it before, but it's another inclusion for my growing list of 80s CANCON through song only

I know this one, and I like the cover version. Have you ever heard Brian Hyland's version? I like it best. I couldn't find it on youtube otherwise I would have posted it.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #68. So Long, Marianne

Written By:whistledogon09/20/13 at 5:26 pm

I know this one, and I like the cover version. Have you ever heard Brian Hyland's version? I like it best. I couldn't find it on youtube otherwise I would have posted it.

I know Hylands version indeed. It is very good.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #67. Running Bear

Written By:Paulon09/23/13 at 5:27 am

I much prefer Johnny Preston, the Guess Who's piano was too heavy for me.

One of those songs that never really 'did it' for me, regardless of who sung it...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

I'm not sure about this one, I like 80's electronic music but I prefer the original.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:nallyon08/11/14 at 11:15 pm

I'm not sure about this one, I like 80's electronic music but I prefer the original.

I feel this way too...especially about many classic hits such as this one.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:Henkon08/11/14 at 11:35 pm

I'm not sure about this one, I like 80's electronic music but I prefer the original.

I feel this way too...especially about many classic hits such as this one.

I share your sentiments on this one. The Fast Radio version is the only version of the song that made it to our charts, though, and that is why I picked it.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:whistledogon08/12/14 at 9:08 am

That cover song is ok. Under My Thumb is quite a legendary song here in Canada, but not for the Rolling Stones version, In 1979, a group from Winnipeg called Streetheart released a version and in February of 1980, it peaked at #20 in Canada. To this day, it is still heard on the radio from time to time ...

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An interesting bit of trivia about this song: The drummer seen in the music video is Matt Frenette. He left the group shortly after this was released, to join a new band called Loverboy. As this song rose up the charts in Canada, Loverboy were in the studio working on what would become their famous 1980 self-titled debut album

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:Henkon08/12/14 at 2:04 pm

That cover song is ok. Under My Thumb is quite a legendary song here in Canada, but not for the Rolling Stones version, In 1979, a group from Winnipeg called Streetheart released a version and in February of 1980, it peaked at #20 in Canada. To this day, it is still heard on the radio from time to time ...

Definitely an interesting version.I'm usually not very fond of these spun-out (cover) versions with endless instrumental solos, but in this case I quite like the result. In fact, I think I prefer the instrumental break over the vocal parts!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:Philip Enoon08/17/14 at 6:59 am

I am more used to the Wayne Gibson cover from 1974, but I do much prefer the original by The Rolling Stones

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:Paulon08/17/14 at 1:11 pm

I am more used to the Wayne Gibson cover from 1974, but I do much prefer the original by The Rolling Stones

That version (although charted in 1974) actually dates from 1966 when the RS original was released on their 'Aftermath' LP. It only charted after all that time because it was seemingly classified as a 'Northern Soul' record, when Northern Soul was all the rage...me? I quite like it!

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:Philip Enoon08/17/14 at 2:03 pm

That version (although charted in 1974) actually dates from 1966 when the RS original was released on their 'Aftermath' LP. It only charted after all that time because it was seemingly classified as a 'Northern Soul' record, when Northern Soul was all the rage...me? I quite like it!When typing the above I was thinking it came from the 60's.

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:Paulon08/18/14 at 4:20 am

When typing the above I was thinking it came from the 60's.

I do believe that version was the first time I got acquainted with the song - never knew it was a Rolling Stones cover (well, at the tender age of 7, I don't suppose I would have!)

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #70. Under My Thumb

Written By:Henkon08/19/14 at 1:33 pm

Thanks for keeping this thread alive, guys! :) It's time to move on though...

Subject:Re: Henk's Covers Corner - #71. La Vie en Rose

Written By:Henkon08/19/14 at 1:48 pm

La Vie en Rose

Original artist: Marianne MichelYear: 1945Chart positions: n/a

Though to many, Edith Piaf would be the name associated with this song, Marianne Michel was actually the first to record it.Edith Piaf had written the lyrics to the song, and she released her own immortal version two years later.